PR Assistant @ Tech PR Agency
Location: US, MA, Boston
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Internship
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Public Relations and Communications
Function: Public Relations

Company profile:
With offices in San Francisco, Orlando and New York, Vantage PR is an award-winning public relations and social media agency servicing the tech industry. Celebrating 24 years this year, Vantage brings both passion and senior-level technology experience to help companies succeed. Vantage is known for delivering maximum exposure through top-tier media outlets for its clients by leveraging established media connections. In 2013 alone, we took home 13 major awards, including The Agency Post’s Top Press-worthy PR Campaign for mobile game discovery app, Hooked, and the Stevie Gold Award for PR Campaign of the Year for its work with interactive TV company, Samba TV.

Job description:
With offices in San Francisco, Orlando and New York, Vantage PR is an award-winning public relations and social media agency servicing the tech industry. Celebrating 24 years this year, Vantage brings both passion and senior-level technology experience to help companies succeed. Vantage is known for delivering maximum exposure through top-tier media outlets for its clients by leveraging established media connections. In 2013 alone, we took home 13 major awards, including The Agency Post’s Top Press-worthy PR Campaign for mobile game discovery app, Hooked, and the Stevie Gold Award for PR Campaign of the Year for its work with interactive TV company, Samba TV.Vantage PR is looking for a results-driven, creative and energetic team player with a positive attitude for the PR Assistant role. This person will be working in a small team and will be in a unique and exciting position to help expand our presence in Boston.As a PR Assistant supporting several technology accounts, you not only have strong administrative skills, but are detail-oriented and a master at multitasking, managing deadlines and handling pressure in a fast-paced environment. When asked to assist with writing and/or pitching projects, your outgoing and energetic personality, as well as your creative excellence in oral and written communication, is evident in your work.Knowing this is a paid, full-time internship with an opportunity for advancement, you have a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or another related discipline and are actively pursuing a career in PR.Responsibilities:  Track media coverage and manage clip booksAssist with writing and pitching projectsPrepare quarterly reports for clients Research editorial calendarsManage and update client media lists using CisionPointResearch awards, trade shows and speaking opportunitiesProvide administrative support, as needed

Requirements:
Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or another related discipline and are actively pursuing a career in PRCreative writing and pitching experience preferredPrevious experience with CisionPoint preferredSome knowledge of AP style preferredStrong writer with an editorial eyeAvid social media userSolid computer skills Savvy communicatorCreative and independent thinkerStrong team player

Benefits:
This is a paid, full-time internship with an opportunity for advancement.10 paid company holidays including a birthday holidayCommuter benefitsEarly Summer FridaysFor more information on our company, please visit our website at #URL_9b5ae7bb99503c1b1173438e7c6fd5672ba596f9eba35aa9f9d7eb1561cfa791#.